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Nikon S33 vs Pentax W90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S33 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S33 vs Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and W90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was launched 5 years after the W90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S33 grades versus the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Pentax W90

 S33 W90 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2010More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon S33

 W90 S33 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Pentax W90

 S33 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S33 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S33 compared to the W90.

Nikon S33 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and W90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S33 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon S33 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent S33 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography info
Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
33
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S33
Street photography with Pentax W90
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography info
Pentax W90 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Pentax W90
58
weather proofing
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging details
Pentax W90 Vlogging details
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix S33Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-10 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $120